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Halloween Safety Tips From the Indiana State Police

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Halloween is right around the corner.  The time of year when kids and adults alike are looking forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends trick-or-treating!  As you head out with your children, family, or friends for an evening of trick-or-treating this Halloween, remember that safety is of the utmost importance! A little preplanning and discussion will serve you well and get everyone back home safe.

Please consider the following safety tips offered by the Indiana State Police to ensure a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat experience.

1)      Know what the dates and times are in your community for trick-or-treating, and respectfully abide by those times.

2)      Make sure that you have a flashlight, glow stick, or reflective material on the costume so that you can be seen at all times.

3)      Always trick-or-treat with an adult or use the buddy system when approaching a house, and please practice social distancing by remaining at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you.

4)      Please walk on the sidewalks and not in the roadway and make sure that you look both directions before crossing the roadway.

5)      Only go trick-or-treating at houses where the front porch light is on.

6)      NEVER ENTER THE HOUSE OF A STRANGER and preferably only trick-or-treat at homes that are familiar to you.

7)      If a trick-or-treater gets separated from others, have them stay where they are and ask an adult for help.

8)      Parents should always inspect the candy before it is eaten to ensure the items is safe.

9)     Motorist driving through neighborhoods should use extreme caution. Children do not pay attention and undoubtedly will run out into traffic. Slow down and be prepared.

10)  Please follow your local health department and CDC guidelines for personal protective measures. A costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask.  Everyone is encouraged to make your cloth mask part of the costume!

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

-Walker

ADOPT A PET

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Willow is a 3-year-old female pittie mix! She was transferred to VHS from Evansville Animal Care & Control when VHS had extra kennel space. Her adoption fee is $110 which includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Get details atwww.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Zachary Todd Herron: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Anthony Roman Wilson: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Aaron Michael Webster: Aiding battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Aiding battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony)

Steven Gerald Gibson: Dealing in a schedule I controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Jessica Lorraine Burge: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Public nudity (Class B misdemeanor)

Teela N. Temme: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Kristal Marie Lee Crow: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Nigel T. Covington: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor), Improper headlights (C infraction)

Joshua Christian Gwaltney: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony)

Mark Allen Jeffers: Sexual misconduct with a minor (Level 4 Felony), Sexual misconduct with a minor (Level 5 Felony)

Amy Marie Rankins: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony)

Shawn M. Kohlmeyer: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Patrick Gordon Kiely: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 6 Felony)

Zachariah York Kemper: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)

Virtual Open House Planned Nov. 12 to Announce Newest Program at Ivy Tech Tell City

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A Virtual Open House is planned to announce Ivy Tech’s newest career pathway in Tell City – Qualified Medication Aide (QMA). It will be presented live on Thursday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Ivy Tech Tell City Career & Technology Center Facebook page (@TCIvyTech) and through Zoom for those who do not have access.

To access the Zoom meeting, go to link.ivytech.edu/TellCityQMA at noon on Nov. 12.

Tours of the QMA lab and course discussions will take place. This coursework fills a need for workforce training in Perry and surrounding counties and allows employees to complete the next step in training for a rewarding career in healthcare.

A Qualified Medication Aide is a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) who has completed additional training, annual in-service training, and demonstrated competency in dispensing and passing medications and or applying/administering treatments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.

“The QMA Program would not have been possible at this location without the generous support of our community partners,” said Katie King, site director.  “Those partners include the Community Foundation and the Perry County Development Corporation.”

Enrollment is now taking place for classes starting January 19, 2021.

“This is a high-demand field in our area and throughout Indiana, and there is an 8% growth rate projected in the next 10 years,” she added.

 

SR-57 CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED BY VANDERBURGH COUNTY CORONER

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On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 2:40 PM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Scott Township Fire Department responded to a traffic crash with unknown injuries on SR 57 between E. Boonville New Harmony Road and Kansas Road. Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Office deputies found that two vehicles had collided.

The crash involved a blue 2020 Ford Explorer driven by a 62-year-old female and a white 2007 Jeep Compass driven by a juvenile female. The juvenile was found deceased at the scene. A preliminary investigation indicated the white Jeep was traveling south on SR 57 before crossing the centerline. The blue Ford crested a hill and encountered the white Jeep skidding sideways on wet asphalt while in the northbound lane. The passenger side of the white Jeep then collided with the front of the blue Ford. The Ford came to rest in the roadway while the Jeep came to rest along a wood line next to the roadway.

The driver of the blue Ford was transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment. Pursuant to state statute regarding crashes involving serious bodily injury or death, the driver consented to a post-crash blood draw for toxicology screening. The crash will remain under investigation pending toxicology results. Based on the preliminary investigation, deputies do not believe that drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

The victim from the State Road 57 Collision has been identified as Lillian Gardner, age 16, of Evansville. Currently, the autopsy has been rescheduled for Friday at 16:30 Hrs.  The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office can provide updates when they become available.

 

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

Limited Doses Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Might Be Available In Indiana In Late Novemeber

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COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available In Indiana By The End Of November

October 28, 2020 
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By Taylor Wooten 
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS — Limited doses of a COVID-19 vaccine might be available in Indiana as soon as late November, with a second vaccine expected in mid-December, Dr. Kristina Box, the state’s health commissioner, said Wednesday.

Box was making her first in-person appearance at Gov. Eric Holcomb’s weekly virtual COVID-19 briefing since being diagnosed with the highly contagious virus earlier in October. She and her family, who quarantined after being diagnosed, recovered quickly.

Gov. Eric Holcomb and Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana health commissioner, provide the weekly COVID-19 update. TheStatehouseFile.com

She said that the availability of the vaccine is a rapidly developing situation and the details are subject to change, but a widely available vaccine for people of all ages is still months away.

She revealed that the first, coming in November, is from Pfizer and is a two-dose vaccine that needs to be stored at minus-70-degree temperatures. The second is the Moderna vaccine.

First doses will go to healthcare providers and vulnerable populations, per the vaccine plan submitted to the federal Centers for Disease Control by the state.

The novel coronavirus continues to spread rapidly across the state as the Indiana State Department of Health reported that the highest number of hospitalizations were logged Tuesday—1,679.

Box reported that there were 33 new deaths and 2,587 new cases as of Wednesday. This leaves Indiana at 169,112 cases since the onset of the pandemic and 3,991 deaths. Only two of Indiana’s 92 counties remain in the blue, representing low community spread, on the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard.

The Indiana State Department of Health map shows how COVID-19 is spreading. TheStatehouseFile.com

With 69% of the COVID-19 hospitalizations being Hoosiers over 60 years of age, the Indiana National Guard is mobilizing teams to 133 of the state’s hardest-hit facilities. They will be mobilized on Nov. 2 and will assist nursing home staff with infection control measures like testing and visitor screening.

When asked if President Donald Trump’s disregard for the seriousness of COVID-19 was a concern, Holcomb did not answer directly but said Hoosiers need to pay attention to their local community’s spread of COVID-19 and continue following the mitigation strategies.

“I’ll speak for myself, from day one Dr. Box and I have been very clear about steps that work and we’ll continue to be crystal clear,” Holcomb said. “And I encourage Hoosiers to be in touch — not just with us — but with what’s going on in Indiana and really your local health departments as well.”

The next virtual COVID-19 press conference will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.

FOOTNOTE: Taylor Wooten is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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EVANSVILLE NATIVE RICK REED BOOK GOES BALLISTIC

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Dear City-County Observer Readers

I’m attaching the article, a picture of the book cover, and one of yours truly if needed.

I’m also told that BLOOD TRAIL, the story of the Ginger Gasaway murder will be released again later this year as an eBook. I’ve had many people request a copy and Kensington listened.
This is so exciting! YOU have an opportunity to make THE FIERCEST ENEMY, a Jack Murphy Thriller, a part of SUSPENSE PUBLISHING MAGAZINE. Please spread the word to vote for my book and help me and Evansville get some recognition.

Suspense Magazine was started in 2007 because of a need to have a platform where all authors could showcase their work. It’s tough enough to write, but in this day and age, selling books is like climbing Mt. Everest without oxygen. It has become a highly respected source for both writers and readers. I’ve been featured once or twice in the past but never as a “Best of 2020” author.

Read the short message from the publisher of the magazine for an explanation of what Suspense Magazine needs to build the December “Best of” issue, and instructions how to submit your vote.

My novel qualifies as it was released in February 2020 and is considered in the Thriller/Suspense category.

It’s that time again where we need to begin the process of building our December “Best of” issue. This issue, as always, is all the better due to the assistance of the team and our fan base. While we know that it is difficult to choose the “Best of 2020” books for each category prior to the end of the year, we rely on you to get the right picks. Over the next two weeks, we’d like you to send us a list of your favorites for 2020 in the following categories:

= Cozy

= Thriller/Suspense — here is where The Fiercest Enemy would go!

= Debut Author

= Romantic Suspense

= Horror

= Urban Fantasy/Paranormal

= Historical Fiction

= Anthology

= YA/Teen

= True Crime

For those who are new to this process, and those who need reminders:

1. The pick must be a 2020 new release.

2. Please don’t recommend yourself.

3. Your list should include any fabulous and worthy book.

4. If you don’t have a recommendation for a category, please skip or note in your response.

5. Share with your fans! We love hearing what they love about their favorite authors and books!

6. Return your votes by November 15th so we can get to work on our end.

Thank you for your participation!

FOOTNOTE: Please send your vote to reviews@suspensemagazine.com and include the category.

 

 

ROKITA’S RADICAL VIEW OF HEALTH CARE DANGEROUS FOR HOOSIERS

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For Immediate Release: Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 Media Contact: media@weinzapfelforAG.com

ROKITA’S RADICAL VIEW OF HEALTH CARE DANGEROUS FOR HOOSIERS

(Former Congressman wants to raise Medicare eligibility age to 78; voted against health care for Hoosiers 54 times)

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With Hoosiers’ health care and economic security hanging in the balance, today Democratic Indiana Attorney General nominee Jonathan Weinzapfel called his opponent’s positions on health care “extreme and dangerous.

” Former Congressman Todd Rokita, in an interview published over the weekend in the Indianapolis Business Journal, said “government-run health care is a terrible proposition,” raising additional concerns about his views on health care for seniors and veterans.

Rokita, who voted to repeal or amend the Affordable Care Act 54 times as a member of Congress, has also supported legislation that would allow Americans over the age of 55 to be charged up to five times more for insurance coverage and has voiced support for raising the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 78.

“Todd Rokita opposes access to affordable health care, he wants to raise the eligibility age for Social Security and Medicare, and he doesn’t support protecting those with pre-existing conditions from exorbitant insurance rates,” said Weinzapfel, a former Evansville Mayor and Chancellor at Ivy Tech.

“Based on his past statements and record in Congress, we know Todd Rokita will not stop at destroying the ACA. He also has Medicare, veteran’s health care and other important programs in his sights,” said Weinzapfel.

Incumbent Attorney General Curtis Hill is arguing before the Supreme Court to declare the ACA unconstitutional, a lawsuit Weinzapfel has long opposed. If successful, hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers who access health care coverage via the ACA and the Healthy Indiana Plan will have their coverage stripped away.

“Todd Rokita is just like Curtis Hill. He puts his radical political philosophy ahead of common sense and what’s good for people,” added Weinzapfel. “As we continue to face down this pandemic, now is not the time to be taking away anyone’s access to health care. As Attorney General, I will fight every day to preserve and protect it, so all Hoosiers can be safe and so we can get our economy back on track.”

FOOTNOTE:  Jonathan Weinzapfel was elected mayor of Evansville in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. After his two terms as mayor, Weinzapfel served as chancellor of the Ivy Tech Evansville campus from 2014-2019. He also served in the Indiana General Assembly as a state representative from 1999-2003. He currently works as a partner at the law firm of Jones Wallace in Evansville. Jonathan and his wife Patricia reside in Evansville and have three children. For more information on Jonathan or his campaign for Indiana Attorney General, please visit www.WeinzapfelforAG.com. To schedule an interview, email media@weinzapfelforAG.com.

“Reopen Evansville Task Force” Announce Eviction Prevention Assistance

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vice mayor of Evansville

“Reopen Evansville Task Force” Announce Aurora, Inc.  

Households negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are facing eviction in 21 days or sooner can apply for Eviction Prevention Assistance through Indiana’s housing portal at indianahousingnow.org.

The state processes the applications and will send eligible applications to Aurora for verification.

Households may also seek Eviction Prevention Assistance by visiting auroraevansville.org/facing-eviction and fill out a pre-application. An Aurora staff member will notify you within 3-5 business days.

Local Testing Continues

Free COVID-19 testing at C.K. Newsome Center will be extended through November.

And Deaconess will continue its drive-through testing at their Downtown and Lynch locations.

Our Medical Advisory Group recommends testing if you currently have symptoms, or if you’ve had direct exposure to a person with COVID-19.  If you’ve had a direct exposure to a person with COVID-19, wait at least 2-5 days from the exposure date to test.  Waiting 2 days or longer allows time for the virus to become detectable.

Indiana Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) released a preliminary COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan.

A draft of the plan can be viewed here.

The Reopen Evansville Task Force will continue to work with state and local partners to ensure the implementation of an effective COVID-19 vaccine strategy in our community.

Sincerely,

Steve Schaefer.

Deputy Mayor-Evansville

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